The Illini Solar Car team from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign harnesses the skills of a diverse group of students in engineering and non-engineering fields in pursuit of creating the world’s best solar electric vehicle. Through hands-on, interdisciplinary work that fosters real-world applications, we spark sustainable thinking by designing and building a road-legal car to compete in international competitions.

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Illini Solar Car

Illini Solar Car's headquarters in Urbana, IL, United States

Gabriel Inojosa

Bill Waltz

Devin Hayes

Grayson Pacourek

Mia Mikolajczak

Morgan Sanaghan

Tiffany Liu

Karthik Bagavathy

Alex Chmiel

Riaan Yao

Pallab Layak

The Engineering Team at Illini Solar Car is responsible for the design, development, and integration of the solar electric vehicle's hardware and software systems. Comprised of specialists in hardware, electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering, the team collaborates to create innovative solutions that enhance the vehicle's performance and sustainability, while preparing for international competition challenges. Through hands-on projects, team members apply their technical skills to advance solar vehicle technology and promote sustainable transportation.

Engineering Team

The Engineering and Technical Support team at Illini Solar Car focuses on the design, development, and optimization of the solar electric vehicle. This includes overseeing critical areas such as micro-systems, mechanical systems, telemetry, and composites to ensure high performance and efficiency. Through collaboration and innovative problem-solving, the team plays a pivotal role in bringing the car from concept to competition-ready reality.

Engineering and Technical Support

The Marketing and Communications team at Illini Solar Car is dedicated to promoting the team's mission and achievements while fostering community engagement and support. This team manages outreach efforts, develops marketing materials, and maintains digital platforms to enhance visibility. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, they also connect with alumni and encourage collaboration within the university and beyond to inspire sustainable innovation.

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Illini Solar Car

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